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Sway Bars (OEM vs aftermarket)

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Narutaki, May 21, 2018.

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  1. May 21, 2018 at 9:06 PM
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    My 2007 Toyota Tacoma Double Cab Long Bed V6 TRD, *love saying that* lol. is getting its new frame repair just like everyone else.

    Toyota mechanic said that both front passenger and driver way bars need to be repaired. Is it a big difference to use OEM ones vs something at autozone/O relieys..etc?

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    Any help would be greatly appreciated! I did listen to you guys and upgraded the struts!
     
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  2. May 21, 2018 at 9:35 PM
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    Most people remove the sway bar entirely
     
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  3. May 21, 2018 at 9:42 PM
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    When you're talking about the entirety of the Tacoma community this statement is absurd. There selling just under 200k of these trucks a year.

    OP. I've been doing the maint. on all my vehicles for many years. In most cases (I've had a few issues) the auto part store brands are just fine. They never last as long as the OEM part but the lower price offsets that. Swaybar link ends are a simple part, I'd go aftermarket If it was me...but I threw my sway bar in the trash a decade ago;)
     
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  4. May 21, 2018 at 9:49 PM
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    Says my statement is wrong yet he doesnt have a sway bar himself :boink:

    I meant that most would probably just not replace
     
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  5. May 21, 2018 at 9:55 PM
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    Does an certain aftermarket brand for sway bars matter or doesn't?

    Driveworks vs MOOG vs CTR vs RAREPARTS
     
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  6. May 21, 2018 at 10:16 PM
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    Ctr is good, moog is fine, driveworks seems kinda cheap to me.
     
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  7. May 22, 2018 at 6:04 AM
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    Title is misleading but

    the links are just mini tierods

    OEM has lasted me 190k
    get a brand with good warranty when going aftermarket
     
    knottyrope, May 22, 2018
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  8. May 22, 2018 at 6:08 AM
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    If we’re talking sway bar end links here, I would save myself the coin and go aftermarket. Replace as needed. It will take quite a few sets to reach their $175 a piece asking price.
     
    doorsidedown, May 22, 2018
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  9. May 22, 2018 at 6:11 AM
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    I would find someone on tw in your area that ditched theres and see if they would give you the whole thing.
     
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    Took mine off within 30 minutes of getting it home from the dealer. All it does it limit body roll for comfort. I bought a 4x4 for a reason, and it has nothing to do with comfort in a corner.
     
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  11. May 22, 2018 at 10:49 AM
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    I’ve got a sway bar w end links and frame mounts for sale...
     
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  12. Jul 31, 2019 at 7:33 PM
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    Hi Alexely999
    Do you still have the sway bar end links for sale just need the end links
     
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  13. Jul 31, 2019 at 8:30 PM
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    Sorry already sold!
     
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  14. Jan 16, 2023 at 11:26 AM
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    I know this is an older thread, but holy shit what are these things made out of?? Currently listed for $103 EACH on McGeorge. Think new TREs were less than $40 each this past summer
     
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  15. Jan 16, 2023 at 4:47 PM
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    I just use Mevotech. Decent brand. I would stay away from Moog. After they were bought out buy some other company their quality controll has gone downhill.
     
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  16. Jan 16, 2023 at 4:52 PM
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    FREE YOUR INDEPENDENT SUSPENSION!!!

    Just remove the whole thing and get used to a tiny bit of sway. It's an off-road truck, not a circuit car.

    Why am i replying to this?
     
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  17. Jan 16, 2023 at 10:25 PM
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  18. Jan 17, 2023 at 5:19 AM
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    Luckily Ive only had to make an evasive maneuver once in this truck. At speed on a narrow highway.. I was sure damn glad I had the sway bar at that point. Not turning this into an argument for/against the sway bar. Im sure theres already one or maybe two threads about that on here :D
     
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    No argument, you are %100 correct.
    The swaybar can help (a tiny little bit) keep the truck from rolling over. But on the other hand, it somewhat binds up the suspension which has a negative effect when on a bumpy surface. It keeps the IFS from being able to do what it is designed to do.
     
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    When you're offroad, where the only person in danger is yourself, go ahead and remove it. When you're on the highway, sharing space with other drivers, it should be installed
     
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